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Welcome to Germantown, Nashville!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals — No Comments ↓

Fun with the Nashville Sounds at First Tennessee Park, Photo by: Deldevries via Wikipedia

You heard it here first! Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals is opening yet another location in one of Nashville’s most trendy neighborhoods- Germantown! Located North of downtown (and walking distance from the capital building), the Germantown district is brimming with historic appeal and all the charm of what makes Nashville so loveable.

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation homes at Vista Germantown have all the amenities you need for a relaxing and comfortable trip to Music City. With en suite laundry, a living room, and a kitchen, you’ll be able to live like a local with twice as much space for about the same cost as one of the downtown hotels. Relax outside on the community sundeck and take a dip into the salt water pool. Feeling a bit chilly afterward? Sit and watch TV by the outdoor fire pit.

Step outside your condo community and you’ll be walking distance from downtown and other exciting attractions that the Germantown neighborhood has to offer. If you don’t feel like wandering too far from the neighborhood area, take a moment to explore the interesting attractions and restaurants of Germantown:

Nashville Farmer’s Market: Voted the best Farmer’s Market in Nashville, this Germantown spot runs 362 days a year. If you’re the type who adores fresh food (and likes to know where it comes from) this spot is a definite must for your grocery gatherings. Tip: This place is bustling on Saturday, but not so busy on Sunday. (You’re in the Bible belt, after all.)
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park: This scenic park stands as Nashville’s own “National Mall”-esque tribute to Tennessee. Witness 31 fountains and a wall mural depicting the history of the state. There’s more- a 95 Bell Carillon, a World War 2 Memorial, Court of Three Stars, and a 2,000 seat amphitheater. Worth a visit!
First Tennessee Park: The new home of the the Nashville Sounds baseball team! Catch a game and grab some snacks for an affordable family activity. Awesome views of the city from here, as well.
Peter Nappi: One of Nashville’s most unique luxury product stores. Peter Nappi is an Italian leather company that operates in Germantown. Witness a boutique with incredible ambiance as well as some of the finest leather products you will ever touch. Peter Nappi even has a small concert venue within the store for local musical performances. A true Nashville fashion legend. See their online store here.
Oktoberfest: This might only be in October, but it’s worth checking out when it happens! Germantown overflows with festivities, music, German cultural activites, and BEER!

Germantown is chalk full of incredible restaurants to try. Here’s some of our favorites:

Germantown Cafe: Modern American, German
Mad Platter Restaurant: Modern American
Rolf and Daughters: Modern American, Mediterranean
5th and Taylor: Modern American
Silo: Southern, Modern American
Monell’s Dining and Catering: Southern, Soul Food
City House: Italian
Butchertown Hall: Traditional American, Gastropubs
Germantown Pub: Modern American, German, Breakfast & Brunch
312 Pizza Company: Pizza, Sandwiches

Not sure where to stay in Nashville? Stay like a local in a Germantown vacation rental and skip the stuffy hotel experience. Give us a call any time of day at 866-232-3864 and one of our helpful reservation agents can assist you in booking the perfect Nashville condo. We look forward to hosting your next Music City adventure and hope you love the city just as much as we do!

Upcoming Music Festivals in Stay Alfred’s Cities

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals — No Comments ↓

Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans, Photo by: Joe Van via Wikipedia

Summer is fast approaching and we’re jumping out of our office chairs with excitement. Who doesn’t love the the sun, the sweat, the sounds, and even the flower crowns? At Stay Alfred, we’re crazy about music festivals and know that camping isn’t always an option for those who want to attend. Some of our cities where we host vacation rentals are having incredible festivals or fairs this summer and we have the downtown vacation rentals to match. Need a place to stay? We’ve got you covered. Give us a call any time of day at 866-232-3864 and one of our knowledgeable reservation agents will help you book the perfect vacation rental for your travel needs! Skip the awkward, crowded hotel experience and stay like a local with all your friends for a comparable rate.

BOSTON- Boston Calling 2016: May 27th-29th. Featuring Sia, Disclosure, Janelle Monae, Elle King, Haim, Sufjan Stevens, Robyn, Odesza.

SAN ANTONIO- River City Rockfest: May 29th. Featuring Disturbed, Scorpions, Megadeth, Bullet For My Valentine, P.O.D., Pop Evil

SAN ANTONIO- San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival: June 3rd-5th. Artists and programs featured to be announced.

SAN DIEGO- San Diego County Fair: You’re guaranteed to find something amazing to see or do at this month-long San Diego celebration. June 3rd- July 4th. Closed on June 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 27th. Featuring Switchfoot, Lady Antebellum, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 3 Doors Down, Kenny Rogers

PHILADELPHIA- Roots Picnic: June 4th. Featuring Future, Usher, The Roots, Willow Smith, Blood Orange, Kehlani, Swizz Beatz

NASHVILLE- CMA Music Festival: June 9th-12th. Featuring Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Hank Williams, Jr., Eric Church, and MANY other country music legends.

NASHVILLE- Bonnaroo: June 9th-12th. If country music isn’t your thing, you might consider heading South toward Manchester, TN to catch these more alternative and electronic musical acts instead. Featuring Pearl Jam, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Purity Ring, Adventure Club, Halsey.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- DC Jazz Festival: June 10th-19th. Featuring Kamasi Washington, Regina Carter, Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Septet, Cecile McLorin Salvant.

DENVER- LoHi 2016: June 11th. Featuring Alo, Greener Grounds.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Smithsonian Folklife Festival: June 29th-July 4th, July 7th-10th. This year, the festival will honor the Basque cultural heritage. More information and line up to be announced soon.

NEW ORLEANS- Essence Festival: June 30th-July 3rd. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, Ciara, with other special guests Tyra Banks, Misty Copeland and more.

PORTLAND- Waterfront Blues Festival: July 1st- 4th. Tedeschi Trucks Band, JJ Grey & Mofro, Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, Maceo Parker

BOSTON- Outside the Box Festival: July 13th-17th at the Boston Common. Featuring Kasey Musgraves, Gin Blossoms, New Politics, Guster

SEATTLE- Capitol Hill Block Party: July 22nd-24th. Featuring Odesza, Chvrches, Crystal Castles, The Cave Singers, MO

DENVER- Underground Music Showcase: July 28th-31st. Experience Denver’s premier indie festival. Featuring Policia, Thee Oh Sees, Allah Las

DENVER- Bass Center 2016: July 29th-30th. Featuring electronic music acts such as Bassnectar, Flux Pavilion, Flying Lotus, Porter Robinson, Wu-Tang Clan.

PHILADELPHIA- Philadelphia Folk Festival: August 18th-21st. Featuring Los Lobos, The Lone Bellow, The Wood Brothers, and many other indie/folk acts.

PORTLAND- Project Pabst 2016: August 26th-28th. Featuring Duran Duran, Tame Impala, Ice Cube, Ween, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

SEATTLE- Bumbershoot: September 2nd-4th. Featuring Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Death Cab for Cutie, G-Eazy, Halsey, Third Eye Blind, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Billy Idol

MEMPHIS- Delta Fair & Music Festival: September 2nd-11th. More information regarding musical acts and events coming soon.

SAN DIEGO- KAABOO: September 16th-September 18th. Featuring Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Jack Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz, OneRepublic

BOSTON- Copenhagen Beer Celebration: September 23rd-24th. The main attraction of this event is beer, but there will be a number of bands performing in honor of the featured craft brews. Featuring Lucero, Yo La Tengo, Mariachi El Bronx, The Barr Brothers, Caroline Rose

NEW ORLEANS- Bear Creek Bayou: September 30th-October 1st. Line up is to be announced. Expect an exciting and eclectic variety of musical acts.

NEW ORLEANS- Voodoo Experience: October 28th-30th. Line up will be announced in June. Expect a few big names at this popular event.

90+ WalkScore Vacation Rentals in Nashville

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals — No Comments ↓

In a city with so many fascinating attractions and hidden gems, it can be overwhelming to try and find the perfect home base for your time in Nashville. At Stay Alfred, we know that our guests are not only looking for an excellent vacation rental, but a superb downtown location that boasts both walk-ability and convenience. How does a vacation rental with a Walkscore of over 90 sound? (Walkscore.com assigns a score of how great of a walking location an address is.) With space available for up to 8 guests, why cram your friends and family into an overpriced hotel when you can have all the comfort and personal space of living like a local? Our 1, 2, or 3 bedroom vacation rental options in Nashville are waiting for you to come experience the best of the city at walking distance.

Banner Lofts Vacation Rentals in Nashville by Stay Alfred

Banner Lofts: Located near the iconic Printer’s Alley, this adorable brick abode hosts both 1 and 2 bedroom options for your Nashville adventure. Inside your rental, you’ll find high ceilings, designer finishes, and a gorgeous exposed brick interior that dates back to 1910. At the Banner Lofts, private parking is available even though we doubt that you’ll need a car for this highly walkable location. With all of the iconic Nashville attractions and vivacious honky-tonks nearby, you’ll be sure to feel immersed in Music City culture! Looking for a great place to eat? Right across the street is a “steak and spaghetti” restaurant called Deno’s.

Nashville near the Printer’s Alley Neighborhood, Photo by: CKramer via Flickr

Within walking distance from Banner Lofts:

-Printer’s Alley

-Honky Tonks, BB King’s Blues Club, Coyote Ugly, Wildhorse Saloon

-Johnny Cash Museum

-Hard Rock Cafe

-Bridgestone Arena

-Country Music Hall of Fame

-The iconic attractions of Broadway Street & Music Row

-Tennessee State Capitol

-Nissan Stadium (Across the Cumberland River)

And many more!

Cumberland Vacation Rentals in Nashville by Stay Alfred

Cumberland: What could be more iconic in Nashville than a building that Dolly Parton herself has lived in? Located on Church Street in the midst of downtown, The Cumberland is centrally located to everything exciting that Nashville boasts. Inside the Cumberland, you’ll find an attractively decorated and recently remodeled community with a lounge, meeting spots, and a workout gym. With friendly concierge services and private indoor parking available, convenience and care will surround your travel experience at one of our best vacation rental locations. Both 1 and 2 bedroom options are available for our guests at this location. Whether you’re in town to take in the Nashville nightlife, see an iconic country music performance, or both, the Cumberland will serve as the perfectly located springboard for your travels.

Within walking distance from the Cumberland:

-Tennessee State Capitol Building

-The iconic attractions of Broadway Street & Music Row

-Ryman Auditorium

-Numerous honky tonks, BB King’s Blues Club, Coyote Ugly

-Nashvilles Hard Rock Cafe

-Nashville Convention Center

-Bridgestone Arena

-Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

And many more!

Ryman Auditorium, Photo by Cliff via Flickr

Stay Alfred hosts numerous other properties in Nashville as well, including numerous 3 bedroom condos available in select buildings. Looking to start your Nashville adventure? Book directly at StayAlfred.com or call 866-232-3864 and our friendly reservation agents will help you select the perfect vacation rental for your travel needs.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals — No Comments ↓

Photo by: Jennifer Zambrano via Flickr

Planning to enjoy a getaway to the city on Valentine’s Day? In our last blog post, we wrote about why it’s great idea to book a vacation rental for a romantic trip with your significant other. However, we know that it can be a bit difficult to find the perfect date idea in an unfamiliar city. Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals hosts guests in numerous cities across the U.S., and we believe that all of these cities have excellent restaurants, attractions, and events that are sure to make your 2016 Valentine’s Day memorable! From Boston to the Big Easy, we’ve got you covered.

Boston

Restaurants: Want to have a unique gourmet experience that heightens your senses? Try the “dining in the dark” experience at the beautiful and historic Hampshire House. For other ideas, check out this Valentine’s Day specific restaurant guide for Boston.

To do: Cruise around the iconic Boston Harbor aboard an elegant ship with an option to do a romantic dinner and lunch event. For more information, visit this page.

Denver

Restaurants: For $59 per person, Argyll Whisky Beer is offering three courses of U.K.-inspired gourmet dishes prepared with a refined American flair. Did we mention this gastropub offers more than 240 selections of whiskey? For other Denver suggestions, visit this page.

To do: Want to see the beauty of downtown Denver at a leisurely pace? Wait at one of the various pick-up points at the 16th Street Mall and you’ll be able to ride together under a blanket in a Cinderella-style carriage pulled by gorgeous draft horses.

Memphis

Restaurant: Chez Philippe, named as one of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the USA by Open Table, is offering a classic French gourmet three course meal for $95 per person. Be sure to reserve! Other ideas for romantic Memphis dining can be found on this website.

To do: Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? The Blue Suede Ballroom is hosting four different early evening dance classes at $30 per couple. After that, why not head back to downtown to stroll down Beale Street?

Nashville

Restaurant: There are so many fantastic and delicious restaurants in Nashville that it’s near impossible to decide! We recommend The Standard at The Smith House for a historic Southern dining experience. For other Valentine’s Day dining options, visit this website.

To do: As expected, Music City has plenty of excellent music events to make a date of on Valentine’s Day weekend. On February 13th, Rick Springfield will perform classic 80’s throwbacks at the Wildhorse Saloon. On both the 13th and Valentine’s Day, Sheryl Crow will perform at the Nashville Symphony.

New Orleans

Restaurant: With a long history and rave reviews, Commander’s Palace is practically a NOLA landmark. With outstanding Southern gourmet dishes such as turtle soup, soft-shell crab, and spiced rum cake, it’s no surprise that this award winning restaurant is known as the place to celebrate. For other ideas, pay a visit to this page.

To do: Mardi Gras might be over, but there are plenty of Valentine’s Day adventures to be had in the historic French Quarter, including local jazz fare at The Spotted Cat. Located between the Garden District and French Quarter, another venue called BB’s Stage Door Canteen will be presenting a tribute to Frank Sinatra on the night of Valentine’s Day.

America’s Best Fried Chicken

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals — No Comments ↓

Fried chicken is of those ubiquitous American meals that can serve any purpose, from Sunday night family dinner to a leisurely picnic in the park. And there are probably as many different recipes for fried chicken as there is places to eat it. Some lucky folks at Thrillist had the chance to scour the country in search of the best fried chicken in America, and it turns out there’s a few places on their list that are in Stay Alfred cities (and a couple in cities we’re looking at)! We thought we would share these finds with you, in fact you’ll probably get to try them before we do!

The following was published 2/20/15 by Kevin Alexander and Liz Childers at Thrillist:

Portland, OR: The People’s Pig

“People’s Pig answers a question few have asked, yet probably should: what would bacon taste like if bacon was made from fried chicken? The answer is the Smoked Fried Chicken at this food cart turned brick-and-mortar, which gives the boneless bird a light wood-based sauna session before it’s dunked in batter and fried. Not bad for a place that made its name with porchetta and BBQ. There’s a lot of great fried chicken in Stumptown (big love to Dub’s and Reel M Inn), but the People’s Pig gets mad love for taking something as beloved as fried chicken and transforming it into something utterly different and magnificent.”

Nashville, TN: Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack

“Yes, we know it’s technically hot chicken. But that hot chicken is fried, right? And Prince’s, on the North side of Nashville, just happens to be the best damn spicy fried chicken in America. If you can spare a couple of hours to deal with the line, hit up Andre Prince’s ode to the spicy side of the bird and get a whole chicken, some extra pickles, and bread. We like it “hot,” which is just enough to make us sweat, but not enough that it feels like you’re being punished for eating. And don’t worry about finishing the whole bird. We just wanted to leave you enough to take some home with you.”

Willie Mae’s Fried Chicken. Flickr/the foodhoe

New Orleans, LA: Willie Mae’s Scotch House

“New Orleanians are wont to throw around words like ‘legendary’ and ‘institution’ and ‘classic’ when it comes to their restaurants that can lay any kind of claim to those adjectives. But, well, Willie Mae’s fried chicken deserves it. That crispy, spicy chicken was enough to drive crowds of volunteers to tend to the nearly half-a-century old restaurant after Katrina flooded through, and its melt-in-your-mouth skin and juicy meat are enough to beckon even the most tourist-averse locals to wait in the lunch line on a weekday for a plate, plus a side of salty, smoky red beans and rice. So, yes, Willie Mae’s Scotch House is a legendary, classic institution — not just of NOLA, but of the South.”

Austin, TX: Top Notch

“Sure, you can’t start any conversation about Top Notch without mentioning its iconic placement in Dazed & Confused, but there’s a damn good reason the old-school drive-up joint’s in the movie to begin with. Since 1971, it’s made Austin’s finest fried bird. And as the city’s food scene has evolved into more haute takes on comfort classics, Top Notch still does what it’s always done: it makes a perfectly crisp, salty, old-school chunk of chicken that’s golden fried and bursting with juice. That’s the good thing about Top Notch. You keep getting older, but that chicken stays the same.”

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